SHANGHAI · CITY WALKS

An astronomy day by Dishui Lake

A planetarium, lakeside bookshop and park, with cycling and an optional coastal finish.

Cycling about 16 km, taxi recommended for the final leg · 7–9 hours · walking + cycling + taxi · Suggested 09:30 arrival

Make Shanghai Astronomy Museum the main visit. Cycle along Dishui Lake’s west bank in the afternoon, slowing down at the bookshop and sponge park. Nanhui Mouth is farther away; add it only when weather, wind and time allow.

1. 1

   Shanghai Astronomy Museum

   上海天文馆

   3–4 hoursOpen map ↗

   Tickets are popular. Secure a reservation before fixing the date.

   Next: about 1.5 km · cycling 8 min

2. 2

   Dishui Lake West Bank

   滴水湖西岸

   45–60 minOpen map ↗

   Decide whether to cycle based on the wind.

   Next: about 1.5 km · cycling 8 min

3. 3

   Duoyun Books · Dishui Lake

   朵云书院·滴水湖店

   1–1.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   A place for an afternoon break and lake views.

   Next: about 2.5 km · cycling 12 min

4. 4

   Starry Sky Sponge Park

   星空之境海绵公园

   1–1.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   Take photographs in softer light and plan your return after dark.

   Next: about 5 km · taxi recommended

5. 5

   Nanhui Mouth Seaview Park · optional

   南汇嘴观海公园（可选）

   45–60 minOpen map ↗

   Skip this stop in strong wind, rain or when it is getting late.